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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.29, 22,003.12 and 8,870.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.29, 22,003.12 and 8,870.71 is: 12,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.29 : 22,003.12 = 8,870.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.29/22,003.12 = 8,870.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.29x = 22,003.12 × 8,870.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.29x = 195,183,296.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,183,296.62/15,944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.58

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